Tag: Gboard

Gboard’s Emoji Kitchen expands new emoticons in Android 13 beta 2

Google I/O 2022 introduced new hardware and software, and also led to Android 13 Beta 2, the next major milestone in Google’s OS development. Gboard users can merge different existing emoticons to create a new emoji. Google has maintained this functionality with subsequent updates that have expanded emoji compatibility. And as part of Android 13 Beta 2, Google has upgraded Emoji Kitchen anew, so now more emojis can be kitchenized. Continue reading “Gboard’s Emoji Kitchen expands new emoticons in Android 13 beta 2”

Gboard app now available for Wear OS bringing enhanced suggestions, multi-language support and more

Google has finally added Gboard app for Wear OS that lets you message easily with voice, using the QWERTY keyboard or use gestures. This also brings enhanced suggestions and corrections, multi-language support and lots more features. Continue reading “Gboard app now available for Wear OS bringing enhanced suggestions, multi-language support and more”

Google updates Gboard with faster on-device speech recognition

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In a recent development, Google is updating its Gboard keyboard with AI-powered offline dictation on its Pixel phones. This means no more network latency or spottiness — the new recogniser is always available, even when you are offline. Continue reading “Google updates Gboard with faster on-device speech recognition”

Google Gboard for iOS gets haptic feedback on iPhone 7 and later

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Google Keyboard for iOS is finally getting haptics keyboard owing to the presence of a Taptic engine in iOS flagships since 2016. However, even the default keyboard does not support haptic feedback, but the latest Gboard update comes with support for haptics on every key press. Continue reading “Google Gboard for iOS gets haptic feedback on iPhone 7 and later”

Gboard v7.9 update brings support for more languages, predictive search; hints at new Emoticons, and more

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Google’s Gboard is getting a new update bringing few visible changes on the surface and few tweaks from the inside. The update hints at a new and larger batch of emoticons are coming to Gboard. It also looks like Gboard might get the ability to send its own stickers to Whatsapp using WEBP format. Continue reading “Gboard v7.9 update brings support for more languages, predictive search; hints at new Emoticons, and more”

Google Gboard now supports 500 languages in two years since launch

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Google has announced that two years after the launch, Gboard virtual keyboard now includes support for 500 languages on Android. This according to Google means that more than 90% of the world can now type in their first language with Gboard.  Continue reading “Google Gboard now supports 500 languages in two years since launch”

Gboard for Android uses AI to suggest GIFs, emoji, and stickers during conversation

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Google has announced that starting today, Gboard will use AI to suggest GIFs, emoji, and stickers to you related to your conversation. This makes it easier and faster to share and communicate your feelings while having a conversation.

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Gboard for Android and iOS gets Emoji-style Mini stickers that look like you

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Google has introduced Emoji style Mini stickers for Gboard. These sticker versions of the emoji you use every day are customizable so you can make them look just like you. Minis use a combination of machine learning and artistry to create illustrated stickers based on your selfie. Continue reading “Gboard for Android and iOS gets Emoji-style Mini stickers that look like you”

Gboard 7.6 beta brings Floating Keyboard; hints at Halloween GIFs, support for more languages

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Google with Gboard V7.6 seems to be pushing the Floating Keyboard which was earlier spotted in Gboard v7.4. The update also hints at upcoming features like Halloween GIFs and new languages. Continue reading “Gboard 7.6 beta brings Floating Keyboard; hints at Halloween GIFs, support for more languages”

Google updates Gboard with support for 28 new languages

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Google has updated its Gboard app bringing support for 28 new language varieties, including two German dialects, Finland Swedish, and Tahitian. With this update, the Gboard supports 446 language variants on Android. Continue reading “Google updates Gboard with support for 28 new languages”

Gboard V7.4 hints at floating keyboard, Minis selfie stickers, spell check and more

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Google’s Gboard application is getting a new update which brings features like spell check, a mini mode for the morse code keyboard, and an adaptive icon. Though few of them are already available, few are still disabled. As for the stuff that is lying beneath, there are hints at the development of Minis; Allo type Selfie Stickers, a floating keyboard, more Make GIF effects, and more.  Continue reading “Gboard V7.4 hints at floating keyboard, Minis selfie stickers, spell check and more”

Gboard testing smart replies for WhatsApp, Facebook, Allo, Snapchat and more

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Google’s stock keyboard Gboard is said to be testing a new smart replies feature that will work for WhatsApp, Facebook, Allo, Snapchat, and more. The feature is currently in development, so might be a while before it rolls out to everyone. Continue reading “Gboard testing smart replies for WhatsApp, Facebook, Allo, Snapchat and more”

Gboard v7.3 beta hints at OCR capabilities, battery saver mode with dark theme, custom text and more

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Google has rolled out a new beta update to Gboard bringing the version to V7.3. While there are not many features or changes, digging deep within the APK reveals some critical changes like OCR capabilities, battery saver mode support with a dark theme, custom text and more. Continue reading “Gboard v7.3 beta hints at OCR capabilities, battery saver mode with dark theme, custom text and more”

Gboard 7.2 beta for Android brings the ability to create own GIFs using camera, new sticker gallery

Google is now rolling out a new beta update to the Gboard for Android which brings the ability to create own Gifs using the camera, new sticker gallery. The GIF creation feature was spotted in previous Gboard APK being tested internally and is now finally making its way to the beta. Continue reading “Gboard 7.2 beta for Android brings the ability to create own GIFs using camera, new sticker gallery”

Gboard 7.1 beta for Android hints at new emoji, GIF making, 20 new languages and dialects

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Gboard beta 7.1 is now rolling to users along that hints at bunch of new features and improvements including Auto-spacing, new emoji, GIF making, 20 new languages and dialects, handwriting settings and more.  Continue reading “Gboard 7.1 beta for Android hints at new emoji, GIF making, 20 new languages and dialects”